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WINTER 2017 | ISSUE 20
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OUR NEW DESTINATIONS | DINING | DIVING TIME OUT | PLUS FOOD | FASHION BEAUTY | HEALTH
ext issue, we will be celebrating four years of Pacific Island Living. We started this magazine for Pacific people – to find, review and recommend things to see and do, and ultimately, buy. We are proudly an aspirational magazine, we want our readers to sit back and indulge just as much as we want to tell the world how great the Pacific really is. From Georgie Gordon’s health and beauty columns, to Carolyn Ernst’s gardening tips, we hope you agree Pacific Island Living has something for everyone. In four years our market has grown from Vanuatu and Nauru Airlines to cover most of the Pacific. We’re particularly proud of our market share in Fiji and the Solomon Islands as well as our distribution in Australia through Qantas Club lounges. As I write this column I’m in Fiji, having just flown in from Vanuatu. Next month it will be Nauru then the Sollies. Pacific Island Living truly is a Pacific magazine and we’re so pleased you have enjoyed it and helped its growth over the last four years. Please do keep in touch via our website, Facebook page, Instagram or Twitter. Happy reading. Tiffany Carroll
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hank you for choosing to fly Nauru Airlines, the airline of the Central Pacific today. It is our pleasure to have you on board. In this issue of Pacific Island Living we feature our newest planned destination – Guam, as well as Solomon Islands’ beautiful Western Province. Nauru Airlines is pleased to be building this further new link to and from Honiara to Brisbane, in addition to Nauru Airlines current connections from Honiara through to Nauru, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands and Micronesia. We also feature our support of Miss Nauru, a new hydroponic farm and new restaurants in Nauru. As usual, we are here for your safety and comfort. If there is anything we can do for you, please don’t hesitate to ask. Once again, thank you for choosing Nauru Airlines, I wish you a pleasant flight. Geoff Bowmaker, CEO
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hank you for flying Nauru Airlines. Today you are flying on one of Nauru Airline’s Boeing 737-300 aircraft. Our Captain and crew will ensure your flight is as memorable and enjoyable as possible. We ask you to take time to read over the safety information then sit back, relax and enjoy our renowned inflight service. Safety First – taxi, take-off and landing. Seat belts must be fastened during take-off, taxi, landing and whenever the seat belt sign is illuminated. We advise you to have it comfortably fastened at all other times in case of unexpected turbulence. Hand luggage must be stored in the overhead lockers or under the seat in front of you. If you are seated in an emergency exit row, all hand luggage must be stored in the overhead compartments. Your seat back must be upright and the tray table fastened during take-off and landing. Safety First – during flight. Sleeping on the aircraft floor is not permitted. Please read the Safety Instruction card in your seat pocket noting the emergency exits and the location of life jackets. Please watch the safety demonstration prior to take-off. Electronic equipment. Laptop computers, iPods, DVD players and other electronic equipment may only be used
once the aircraft has reached cruising altitude – the cabin crew will advise. They must be switched off prior to descent. Mobile telephones can only be operated if “Flight Mode” was selected prior to boarding the aircraft. FM radio digital receivers cannot be used on board at any time during the flight. Travelling with children and infants. Nauru Airlines crew is only too happy to assist during the flight. We can re-heat bottles or assist if your baby or toddler develops ear pain. Children’s meals need to be requested at the time of booking. Your flight to or from the Central Pacific today is not long haul, however we do recommend you drink plenty of water (it will be offered throughout your flight) and limit your alcohol, tea and coffee intake. Take time to walk around the cabin when possible or exercise while seated by flexing and rotating your ankles every hour to aid circulation. This is a non-smoking flight. Smoking is strictly prohibited on board. The aircraft toilets are fitted with smoke detecting devices.
Aircraft type and manufacturer Length Wing span Cruising speed Seating capacity Cargo capacity Range
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Boeing 737-300 33.40 metres 28.88 metres 0.74 mach 130 23.3 cubic metres 4,204 kilometres
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BOEING 737-300
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auru Airlines cares about your comfort and safety while travelling. While flying, passengers can be seated and inactive for long periods of time and the environment cam be low in humidity and pressurised up to an altitude of 2440 metres above sea level. Moving rapidly across many time zones can disrupt a person’s ‘body clock”. To most passengers, these factors do not pose a health of safety threat, however the following guidelines will improve your level of comfort, both during and after a flight. • Wear loose, comfortable clothing. • Drink plenty of water. • Don’t drink excessive amounts of tea, coffee or alcohol. (These drinks act as diuretics, increasing dehydration).
inflight workout
Using these exercises can provide a safe way to move and stretch various muscle groups that may stiffen as a result of sitting for long periods. The body’s blood circulation may be increased and the muscles massaged by these techniques. For best results these exercises should be done for around three of four minutes every hour. An occasional walk around the aisle will also help. If you feel pain or discomfort and cannot exercise with ease, you should not continue these exercises.
foot pumps
(Foot motion in 3 stages) • Begin with both heels flat on the floor then point toes upward as high as possible. • Place both feet flat to the floor. • Raise your heels high, keeping balls of the feet on the floor. • Repeat the three foot pump stages continuously and at 30 second intervals.
ankle circles
• Raise your feet. Draw a circle with your toes, move one foot clockwise and the other counter clockwise. • Reverse feet direction. • Circle feet in each direction for approx 15 seconds. • Repeat as often as required.
knee lifts
• Lift your leg with the knee bent while tensing your thigh muscle. • Change legs and repeat 20-30 times for each leg.
neck roll
• Relax your shoulders and drop your ear to the shoulder and roll your neck gently forward and backwards. • Hold both positions for approx five seconds. • Do this five times.
knee to chest
• Lean slightly forward. • Place hands around the left knee and bring into your chest. • Hold this position for 15 seconds. • Lower knee slowly while still holding • Repeat 10 times, alternating legs.
forward flex
• Place feet on the floor and gently bend forward while holding stomach in. • Walk your hands down your legs to the ankles. • Stay in this position for 15 seconds then sit back up slowly.
shoulder roll
• Roll your shoulders upward, backward, downward then forwards in a gentle circular motion.
how to minimise the effects of jet lag Travelling to a different time zone without giving the body a chance to adjust to new night-day cycles causes jet lag. The more time zones you cross during your flight, the more your body clock is disturbed. As a general rule, it takes approximately one day per time zone crossed for the body to adjust. The common symptoms of jet lag are sleeplessness, tiredness and loss of appetite or appetite at odd hours. To minimise the effects of jet lag: • Have a good night’s rest before your flight • Give yourself a day or two to adjust to the new time zone after arrival if possible. • Minimise the flight time by flying direct when possible – this allows you to relax more upon arrival. • Try light exercise, a brisk walk, or reading if you find sleeping difficult after arrival at your destination.
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Nauru d n a l s i t pleasan General information
Nauru is situated in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean, 60 kilometres to the south of the equator, at latitude 0°55’S and longitude 166°55’E. Six kilometres in length and four kilometres in width, its total area is 21.1 square kilometres, or 5,263 acres. Its nearest neighbour is Banaba (also known as Ocean Island) in the Republic of Kiribati, 330 kilometres to the east. The island is girdled with a 200 metres-wide coral reef exposed at low tide. The coastal belt along the 19 kilometres circumference of the island and the small area surrounding the inland lagoon of Buada are most picturesque and fertile.
Districts
Nauru has 14 districts, with no capital nor main town. If turning left from the airport (facing the runway), the districts are: Yaren - home to the government offices and Parliament House. Bondi Beach Bar & Restaurant (at end of runway). Menen - Menen Hotel, government departments and churches. Anibare Bay - Swimming beach, main wharf, The Bay Restaurant Ijuw - Local housing and small stores Anabar - WW2 Japanese bunkers, Frigate bird cages (taboo for women - you must seek permission before visiting) Anetan - Petrol station, local housing & swimming beach Ewa - Capelle & Partner general store, cafe, bakery, car renta, serviced apartments and bottle shop. Public toilets. Baitsi, Uaboe, Nibok - local housing, Pakistani restaurant, Surf beach. Denig - Moon River Chinese Restaurant, Coco Cabana Bar. Aiwo - Power station, wharf, phosphate factory, Odn Hotel, Civic Centre, Supermarket, Post Office, Container Cafe, Digicel, Saturday market, Bendigo Bank. Buada - inland lagoon and local housing Boe - airport, Island Cafe Iranian Restaurant.
Dining Guide
In recent years, Nauru’s dining scene has dramatically expanded thanks to settled refugees opening businesses around the island.
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Some other longer term restaurants have also employed refugees as chefs, kitchen hands and wait staff which has seen standards change. Whilst there is no shortage of Chinese restaurants on the island (some of the better ones include the restaurant at the Odn Aiwo Hotel, Margaret’s Restaurant near Rainbow store and Moon River Chinese) Now there is a wider choice: 1. The Bay Restaurant owned by Capelle & Partner remains a favourite among the business and expatriate communities. Indian fusion with fresh seafood, salads, burgers, curries and cold beer ensure there is something on the menu for everyone. Open for lunch and dinner, after work drinks and take-away pizza. 2. Cafe Island is located opposite the runway and parliament buildings. It’s not easy to spot, but a small sign points to its rear-of-house location, walking distance from the airport. The owners are a gorgeous Iranian couple who have built the restaurant from scratch. Iranian and middle eastern food is on offer here and the service is second to none. BYO and licensed, Cafe Island is a favourite of expats, locals and visitors to Nauru including the team at Pacific Island Living. 3. Bondi Beach Bar and restaurant is located at the end of the runway, towards Menen. Operated by an Australian woman and her Lebanese refugee husband, this cafe and bar is perfect for sunset drinks, twilight movies on an inflatable big screen, snacks and delicious Lebanese food. Outdoor dining and beachside chairs ensure the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. Bondi is particularly popular with the after-work crowd for sunset drinks. 4. Coco Cabana is another refugee-operated business in the Denig area, right on the beach. Great views and a new outdoor kitchen, dine or drink under the thatched roof and enjoy the cooling breezes. 5. Container Cafe is located at the Civic Centre, drop in for coffee and a quick snack. It’s great for lunch or coffee meetings and offers hot and cold drinks and a range of teas and cakes. 6. For a hearty breakfast of bacon and eggs, try Milton Ross, between the airport and Menen. Milton Ross is owned by a well established Nauruan family and offers friendly local service and whilst it’s a hardware store, their breakfast cafe is great too.
PICTURES: Rebecca Worsp.
There are not too many people who can claim to drive around an entire country in less than 30 minutes. Here we offer some useful information about getting around this pleasant island and the best restaurants on the island.
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7. Another local Nauruan business, Capelle & Partner has expanded their department store complex to include a cafe and bakery. The staff has been trained to the highest standards and use Bakers Delight approved ingredients and recipes. The fresh bread smells coming from the bakery are delicious and the offerings at Tropicana Cafe are great for a quick bite on the run.
8. Chinari Restaurant has changed management a couple of times since being opened by Pakistani refugees three years ago. It serves delicious curries, roti, lassi and biryani and is very cheap. Open six days for lunch and dinner, locals often drive up to the window just for the fantastic naan.
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on the menu
Our on board service includes delicious meals prepared by Bujet Kitchen’s Miniva Depaune and Jovanka Koau.
Relax and enjoy.
At Nauru Airlines, we’re constantly striving to stay the market leaders when it comes to service, so it may come as no surprise our caterers have to meet pretty high standards. We’re proud to be a full service airline and this includes offering three course meals on our longer flights and tasty snacks on our short sectors. Our catering department in Nauru works very closely with external contractors Bujet Kitchen’s Myrinne Harris and Miniva Depuane. Our caterers have perfected recipes that ensure passengers
arrive at their destination satisfied and full. Menus change regularly and if you’re in business class you wil enjoy a pre-take off drink, delicious three course meal and matching wines. In economy class we pride ourselves on using the best ingredients available with complimentary drinks. Your experience on board is important to us and we value your feedback so please do get in touch and enjoy your flight today. Tubwa Kor (thank you).
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Handy tips on where to get cash, how to send it home and what the rules are in Nauru.
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endigo and Adelaide Bank Limited (‘Bendigo Bank’) is Australia’s fifth largest retail bank and one of its most modern and progressive. It is headquartered in the city of Bendigo in the state of Victoria, Australia. An agency of Bendigo Bank was opened in Nauru in 2015, after many years without a bank on the island. The agency caters for both business and personal customers and is essentially a full domestic banking service such as is offered by the Agencies and Community Banks affiliated with Bendigo Bank in Australia. Hours are: Monday to Friday 11am to 6pm. Those banking products, of which a limited number are on offer in Nauru, are identical in terms and conditions, features, interest rates, fees etc. to those available at Bendigo Bank in Australia. Nauru uses the Australian dollar (AUD) as its currency. Australian notes and coins are the only cash able to be used on the island, and no facility exists for the exchange
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of foreign currency notes or travellers cheques to or from AUD. The Bendigo Bank Agency is the only bank on Nauru, with a single operating presence at Civic Centre in Aiwo. ATMs are located throughout the island at hotels and shopping centres including Capelle & Partner and the Menen Hotel. All major debit and credit cards are accepted in the ATMs, but EFTPOS is not available on Nauru for the purchase of goods and services. Foreigners intending to visit or work on Nauru can also open bank accounts at the agency, or alternatively, accounts can be opened at Bendigo Bank in Australia and these accounts can be operated without restriction, while in Nauru. Those with Bendigo Bank accounts opened in Nauru can also operate on their accounts in branch, Community Bank and Agency outlets of Bendigo Bank throughout Australia. Although cheque account facilities are not available in Nauru, Bendigo Bank account holders can avail themsleves of the agency or internet banking, to transact on their accounts. Accounts can also be opened for businesses, clubs and associations but these must be supported by evidence of the bona fide nature of the entity and include identification of the individual signatories to the account. Payment transactions in AUD can be facilitated for Bendigo Bank account holders, either through the agency or via internet banking (some exceptions apply). Outward payments from Bendigo Bank Agency bank accounts can only be made in AUD and to Australian bank accounts. These are made by direct credit either into accounts at Bendigo Bank in near real time, or to accounts at other Australian banks updated on an overnight basis on the same day, without any restriction. For local enquiries in Nauru during business hours: Telephone: +674 557 1780
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